[Kenwood] Tough Kenwood rigs

[John G.]

Which other ones would be good and tough as well?  Been a long time since I 
had a TS130.  How does their performace compare to newer rigs receiverwise? 
I think they would be decent with the ham bands only design and lack of a 
synthesizer

John AF5CC

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From: "Rick Gouge" <rickgouge at shaw.ca>
To: "John G." <af5cc at fidmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 4:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Tough Kenwood rigs


> Correct!
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> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:32 PM
> Subject: [Kenwood] Tough Kenwood rigs
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>> Which of the older IKenwoods are the toughest ones made?  Tough meaning 
>> they have a metal front panel instead of the plastic now used, and metal 
>> shafts for the controls, etc.  I think the TS830 and TS130 might fall 
>> into this category, correct?
>>
>> 73 John AF5CC
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